That’s life. There will never a "perfect" window of opportunity. I built this program knowing that and why I have structured it to be as flexible as possible.

Enrollment is ongoing, meaning you start your 6 month UnMuted journey when you're ready.

We will provide you with 1-2 lessons each week (some will be live, some pre-recorded). Each lesson is less than 30 minutes; designed to listen to on-the-go and to access whenever you need. Join one of the live group coaching sessions that week for Q&A and real-time practice of the skills you learned in the lessons. All coaching sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the members-only space, so you can catch up on any live calls you miss. If you miss a call, we encourage you to practice the skills and share in the UnMuted Community for asynchronous feedback.

While other UnMuted members may be on a different week of skills, all the lessons are designed to be cumulative and support one another. They are not linear skills, so you'll never be "behind." You'll learn from others who are practicing a different skill set, while you are focused on practicing your skill of the week.

Weeks off from lessons and live coaching have been included in the curriculum for catching up and integration of skills. There will likely be occasional bonus communication practice calls offered at our discretion and availability.

You will have lifetime access to the recorded lessons and recorded coaching sessions, plus any additions made to the curriculum. For the founding members (yes, you!), you are granted access to an additional 3 months of live coaching calls for 6 months to practice and integrate skills. If you want to continue your UnMuted journey after 6 months, you can continue live group coaching at a locked-in Founders' rate of $97/month.

That’s why we’re here! Did you know the fear of public speaking is the #1 most common fear (often ranking ahead of heights, spiders, and even death!). Everyone is in the same boat here. No one will be pushed to do anything without their consent, and we'll be here to support you taking on new risks and challenges.

You will learn by observing and listening, and by doing. If you need to be a fly on the wall and observe for a while first, that is fine. If you choose to try just one or two small speaking related activities with support, great. If you try a full-blown capstone/presentation experience, wonderful. Using the Speaking Stress Thermometer, we will desensitize your nervous system's fear of public speaking in small, manageable, and safe opportunities, one step at a time.

No matter your engagement, if you show up, I guarantee you will grow SO MUCH from this experience. Everything we do will be first rooted in feeling SAFE to practice. If you need a push, I’ll push you. If you need permission to just listen and absorb for a while, consider it granted.

Scholarships applications will be evaluated on a quarterly basis. Please fill out this form to be considered. Additionally, you can pay in 3 installments at no extra cost (see pricing for details).

I strongly encourage you to think about how you might find the amount needed for this life-changing program. This is truly an INVESTMENT in yourself that you will get a return on, versus simply an expense that has no long-term value.

What expenses can be cut in order to prepare for your future? I've been in your shoes, many times in my life. I know how uncomfortable it feels to be living paycheck-to-paycheck, not sure how I'd pay rent that month. And, when I've REALLY wanted to do something, I've figured out a way, literally a dollar at a time. I've sold things on FB Marketplace, literally ate rice and beans for months, asked for a loan, put it on a 0% credit card or payment plan. Most importantly, I believed in myself. When I knew I was ready to grow, I knew that investing in myself would pay off. Every time, I've been able to apply the lessons I've learned and have slowly but surely paid off the programs I've invested in, a bit at a time. I'm literally here right now, doing this work, because I did that.

You might not have the money today, but what if you got that raise or new job? Would it be worth it?

We cannot guarantee your results, but we can assure you that you will get out of this program what you put into this program. Communication skills can be learned by anyone at any age with exposure and practice. If you commit to this program, you will develop new communication skills.

Consider the cost of NOT addressing your speaking anxiety and communication skills. What opportunities have you already missed or been overlooked for? Don’t worry, there are many more opportunities to come, but let’s get you ready for them so you can step into them when they arise! Many women and marginalized voices are earning WAY below their earning potential. Develop the confident communication skills to ask for that promotion or raise, take that interview that makes you want to throw up, start your business, or bravely navigate that conversation with your spouse before it turns into years of resentment and therapy.

Most people indicate that strong, confident communication is the #1 skill that helps them succeed at work, business, and relationships. Invest in yourself, show up to the classes and practice sessions, utilize the tools available in the portal, and you will get a return on that investment!

Alyson has helped her clients get promotions at work, land new job opportunities, get on stage, and share their business ventures, but more importantly, her clients consistently report feeling more confident and capable after working together. When we feel confident and capable, we go after what we truly want.

Most clients report tangible improvements in their communication in as little as one session! Yes, you read that correctly! When we address the root cause of speaking anxiety, the other pieces start falling into place. Of course, your success and results depend on your commitment to practice, which is why we have ample practice opportunities available.

Each lesson is structured to give you immediate tools and frameworks to apply in daily life. Week by week, you'll notice and celebrate your communication wins and how you navigated challenges, so you train your brain to look for opportunities to practice. You'll have the chance to practice your new skills on our live coaching calls as well as in the UnMuted community.

We do not expect perfection, and this is one of our first lessons. If you're hoping to never feel anxious again and always say everything 100% clearly and confidently, this is not the program for you. We're humans, not robots. But, you will build the skills and confidence to navigate whatever situation you find yourself in with greater tact, confidence, and clarity.

Finally, because of the brain's neuroplasticity, you can learn new skills at any age, with repetition and practice. Practice=progress.

If you commit yourself to the entire course, show evidence of completion of all lessons, engagement with the assignments, practice in the UnMuted community, complete carryover activities, and reach out to me directly for support at least once and still believe you have truly gained nothing, refunds will be considered on a case by case basis.

The program is designed to be cumulative, each lesson complimenting another, but not linear, so don't worry if you miss a session/need to catch up later. You have lifetime access to the content. If you are in the program and feel your progress is limited or the course content is unclear, I encourage you to reach out directly so we can make adjustments/accommodations and set you up for success.

Communication skills are not built overnight; they are developed throughout the course of your life. There is no way to "learn it all" or "do it perfectly." Our shared goal is progress, not perfection. This program has been designed to help you grow as a confident communicator, not to "master" communication (because let's face it, it's impossible to know everything!).

Yes!

If you are interested in 1:1 coaching, I am accepting new clients on a first-come first-served basis. There are packages for 6 and 12 sessions at checkout. I highly recommend 1:1 coaching in tandem with the UnMuted Course so you have access to the full curriculum, tools, community, and opportunity to practice your skills in front of a real, supportive audience (instead of just you and me). However, I'll meet you wherever you are in your journey and comfort level.

There is also a bonus of one complimentary 1:1 coaching session with Alyson for the first 20 people to enroll live on the workshop! This offer goes away 12/31/26!

No. UnMuted is a communication confidence coaching program, designed to enhance and teach communication skills, but not to treat an underlying speech or language disorder.

Alyson is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, has a masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She has worked as a speech language pathologist for over 16 years in many settings. While she has included best practices for language learning and organization, speech and voice production, UnMuted is not a substitute for clinical speech therapy services.

If you are looking for speech therapy for language skills, speech production, voice or voice disorders, gender affirming voice care, fluency/stuttering, social/pragmatic language needs, executive function, or myofunctional therapy, please reach out directly to [email protected] or go to https://speechandmovement.com/get-started to schedule a free consultation for your speech therapy needs.

Absolutely! Alyson is neurodiversity affirming and this is an important piece of the coaching in UnMuted. If you have speech or language needs, you are also welcome to join UnMuted. We will be happy to make accommodations for diverse speech, language, and accessibility needs. Please note, we will not be addressing your clinical needs in this program, but confident communication skills are skills that anybody can learn.

For direct speech language therapy, voice therapy, gender affirming voice care, executive function therapy, or myofunctional therapy, please reach out directly to [email protected] or go to https://speechandmovement.com/get-started to schedule a free consultation for your speech therapy needs.

Amazing! We would love for you to join us. Alyson is culturally and linguistically affirming, and has extensive training and practice working with English Language Learners and multilingual individuals. We celebrate all backgrounds, dialects, accents and communication styles. All coaching and materials will be provided in English, so you will need a conversational level of English to fully benefit from the program, but you are welcome to use your own translation tools to assist you when needed. Alyson does not provide dialect modification/accent reduction training at this time. The goal of this program is to develop greater confidence and clarity in your communication skills, regardless of accents or dialects.